Scheme for the labor rehabilitation of ex-offenders

The Scheme aims to tackle unemployment by providing incentives to employers for the recruitment of ex-offenders of the Republic of Cyprus, registered as regular unemployed with the Public Employment Service (PES) before the date of their employment. Individuals must be citizens of the Republic of Cyprus, or third-country nationals, who are legally resident in the […]

Scheme for the Recruitment of Enterprises with Young Graduates of Higher Education

This regarding Scheme provides the opportunity to businesses to recruit unexperienced young graduates, through funding. The subsidy covers a percentage of the wage costs of the graduate and the trainer, as well as the cost of operating expenses of the training, for a period of six months. The main requirements are the following: The young graduate should be […]

Incentive Scheme for the Employment of Unemployed Women

The Scheme provides financial support to employers who hire unemployed women The Scheme provides financial support to employers who hire unemployed women registered with the Department of Labour’s Public Employment Service. It is part of Active Employment Policies and contributes to gender equality in the labor market. The total budget is €7,000,000 with the aim […]

Scheme for Providing Incentives for the Employment of Young Graduates

This scheme offers businesses the opportunity to hire graduates, up to the age of 29, who hold a degree of 3 years or more and have been registered as unemployed for more than 6 consecutive months at the Public Employment Service Offices. The subsidy covers 80% of the employee’s salary cost, with a maximum amount […]

Scheme with Unemployed Individuals

This scheme offers businesses the opportunity to hire long-term unemployed individuals (registered for more than 6 consecutive months at the Employment Office) who have had permanent residence in the Republic of Cyprus for the last 5 years, with subsidies. The subsidy covers a percentage of the graduate’s salary, the trainer’s salary, and the operational expenses […]

Vocational Education and Training Program for Newly Unemployed in the Hospitality Industry

Vocational Education and Training Program for Newly Unemployed in the Hospitality Industry The aim of the program is to provide vocational education and training to newly unemployed individuals without prior experience in the hospitality industry, with the goal of their employment in hotel units. Eligible Participants: (a) Unemployed individuals registered with the Public Employment Service […]

Scheme for Unemployed Young Graduates of Gymnasiums, Lyceums, Technical Schools, and Post-Secondary Education for up to Two Years for Gaining Work Experience in Businesses/Organizations

The Scheme aims to provide incentives for the employment of individuals who: Are registered as unemployed at the Public Employment Service Offices (PES). Are under 25 years of age at the deadline for application submission. Hold a Gymnasium, Lyceum, Technical School, or post-secondary education diploma of up to two years in duration. Graduates with tertiary […]